Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the u.sGovernment, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governmentsWestat`s research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in rockville, maryland, near washington, dc.
Westat is seeking a contracts compliance manager –to join our fast-paced corporate contracts unit based in rockville, marylandIn this role you will manage and oversee corporate contract compliance activities.
This position is based in rockville, maryland is remote eligible.
Job responsibilities:
Manage and oversee the contract unit’s compliance activities including but not limited to the development, maintenance and support of:
Policies and procedures
Contract templates and forms
Ethics and conflict of interest
Small business compliance process
Audits and contract compliance reviews
Gwacs and corporate agreements
Manage a team of compliance focused contract administrators and specialists
Perform periodic quality assurance and process improvement initiatives including conducting internal process audits and reviews
Monitor industry compliance and regulatory updates, develop associated guidance and trainings
Collaborate with internal departments and functions including: accounting, business development, finance and legal
Basic qualifications:
A bachelor`s degree
10 years of progressive experience in a federal government contracting and compliance environment, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience working with the federal acquisition regulations (far) and associated compliance obligations and requirements.
Experience supporting compliance activities including implementing policy and procedures.
Knowledge of standard government contract compliance reviews and audits.
Familiarity working with enterprise accounting and reporting software.
Experience with accessing various federal government reporting systems including sam, esrs, etc.
Preferred qualifications:
A master’s degree in business, law or contract related discipline.
Extensive experience working in a compliance role conducting audits and inspections of contracts and compliance.
Experience working with major government system reviews and requirements including contractor purchasing system review (cpsr)
Familiarity with gsa schedules and best-in-class contracting vehicles
Knowledge of the uniform guidance
Experience with department of health and human services contracts and requirements
Experience with deltek products including costpoint, contracts and purchasing modules
To be successful in this role, you will need to leverage your strong attention to detail, communication and writing skills, and your ability to collaborate.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balanceEligible employees may participate in:
Employee stock ownership plan
401(k) retirement plan
Paid parental leave
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Holiday leave
Professional development
Health advocate
Employee assistance program
Travel accident insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short term disability insurance
Long term disability insurance
Life and ad&d insurance
Critical illness insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Westat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Career area
Administrative
Pay range
102-129k
Bonus eligibility
Yes
